Summary
One of a pair of Disk ][ 5.25 inch external floppy disk drives for use with the Apple II computer.
These floppy disk drives were purchased by the donor in 1979. Each drive is marked with either a "1" or a "2" on a small green sticker on the front of the drive by the donor to differentiate between them.
Physical Description
Beige colured 5.25 inch external floppy disk drive with black plastic front and grey flat ribbon cable for connecting to the disk drive card in the computer.
More Information
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Collection Names
The Apple Company Collection, Internet Macintosh User Group (iMug) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Lecki Ord, Mr Ian Godfrey, 22 Nov 2006
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Manufacturer
Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino, California, United States of America, 1979
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Format
Magnetic carrier, Floppy disk, 5¼ inch
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Inscriptions
Front panel of drive: Coloured Apple logo transfer disk II, IN USE and associated LED lamp. In the top right hand corner is a small circular green sticker with the number "1" handwritten on it. Rear panel: WARNING / CONNECT THIS CABLE / ONLY TO THE APLLE / DISK ][ INTERFACE CARD / apple computer ltd. TM / HOLLY HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE / CORK, IRELAND / SERIAL NO. A2M0003 / No. 931108 / ASSEMBLED IN IRELAND
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Overall Dimensions
155 mm (Width), 220 mm (Depth), 96 mm (Height)
Drive has a ribbon cable terminated in a 20 pin socket (72 mm in length).
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Keywords
Computer Accessories, Computer Components, Computer Discs, Computers, Computing
